saffron risotto

A beautiful bright and easy risotto with an egg yolk added at the end to give a lovely silky richness - perfect for lunchtime entertaining

Saffron risotto

1.2 litres/2 pints chicken stock

tbsp butter

olive oil

onion

arborio risotto rice

milliliters Fino sherry or dry white wine

saffron

rocket salad, to serve (optional)

Heat the stock in a pan over a very low heat &ndash; have a ladle at the ready. Melt the butter and olive oil in a high-sided, non-stick frying pan. Add the onion and a large pinch of salt, then cook, stirring, for 5 mins until softened and fragrant but not colouring. Tip in the rice and coat in the oil and butter, cooking for a few mins until beginning to toast. Pour in the wine and cook, stirring, until it&rsquo;s absorbed. Add the saffron and begin to add the stock, a ladle at a time, stirring continually. Add more stock as it&rsquo;s absorbed. After 25-30 mins, all the stock should be absorbed and the rice should be creamy and al dente.

Add the Parmesan and stir until melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the egg yolk. Season and serve with a peppery rocket salad, if you like.

This Saffron Risotto is one of the simplest risottos you can make but feels extra special and is incredibly comforting. Ready in just 30 minutes this risotto can be served as a hearty main or comforting side dish with stewed meats or fish plus leftovers will never go to waste!

Simple Saffron Risotto

arborio rice ((290 grams))

shallots (finely chopped)

tsp saffron ((0.3 grams))

white wine ((125m))

chicken stock (good quality (800 milliliters))

tbsp Parmesan (freshly grated)

Salt and pepper (to season)

Keep the chicken stock warm in a saucepan and get a ladle ready

Add olive oil to a large pan/skillet on a low-medium heat then add the chopped shallots. Saute the shallots until translucent but not browned.

Add the rice and stir to coat the grains in the oils then add the wine. Simmer for 2 minutes then add 1 ladleful of chicken stock.

Let the rice absorb the chicken stock whilst constantly stirring when it’s almost absorbed all of it add another ladle of stock, continue with the same process.

When you only have only 2 ladlefuls of stock left add the saffron then continue until all the stock is gone. As you stir the saffron will get deeper in colour. Season with a generous pinch of salt and add the parmesan. Taste for seasoning then serve.

Saffron risotto (Risotto alla Milanese) is probably one of the most famous risotto recipe. Creamy and tasty, saffron risotto is made with rice, saffron, butter, meat stock, dry white wine and Parmigiano cheese. The rice traditionally used for this recipe is Carnaroli rice.

Saffron Risotto | Risotto alla Milanese Recipe

350 g (1 3/4 cups) of Carnaroli rice

liters (about 8 cups) of beef or chicken stock

saffron threads

90 g (about 1 stick) of butter

onion shallot

ml (1/2 cup) dry white wine

Make the meat stock

Make beef or chicken stock. When the stock boils, reduce the heat and hold at a gentle simmer covered with a lid. Meanwhile, finely chop the onion.

Make the soffritto

In a non-stick pan, simmer half the butter with the onion for 2 minutes on medium heat. Stir from time to time, till the onion is soft and traslucent. Now add the rice and cook for 2 minutes, always stirring, till the grains are slightly glassy.

Add wine and stock

add the white wine, stir and let it evaporate, over high heat. Then add the boiling stock. During cooking, the rice must always be covered with stock. Let it cook for about 14 minutes and stir occasionally until ready.

Add the saffron

While risotto is cooking, crush the saffron threads between two sheets of parchment paper. Then dissolve the powder in half a ladle of hot stock. After about 14 minutes of cooking, turn off the heatand add the saffron.

Make it creamy and serve

Add the butter and parmigiano. Stir and serve

This Saffron Risotto (Risotto Milanese) is a luxurious Italian rice dish infused with saffron for a vibrant color and delicate flavor. Perfect for special occasions or as a comforting meal.

Simple Saffron Risotto Recipe (Risotto Milanese)

chicken broth

shallot,

Arborio rice

dry white wine

Parmigiano-Reggiano

Salt and black pepper,

Prepare the Saffron and Broth

Crush saffron threads into chicken broth. Warm over low heat.

Sauté the Shallots

In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Cook shallots until softened, about 3 minutes.

Toast the Rice

Add rice, stirring to coat. Toast for 1-2 minutes.

Add Wine

Pour in white wine, stirring until absorbed.

Cook with Broth

Gradually add warm broth, stirring until absorbed. Repeat for 18-20 minutes until rice is creamy.

Incorporate Cheese

Off heat, stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Lemon, saffron, fennel and asparagus flavor this risotto recipe sometimes called Milanese, but sans the parmesan making it vegan.

Lemon Saffron Risotto

fennel bulb (, thinly sliced)

asparagus (,

Coarse sea salt & fresh ground pepper

low-sodium vegetable stock

vegan butter

white onion (, chopped)

garlic (, thinly sliced)

arborio rice

saffron threads (, soaked in 2 tablespoons hot water)

lemon

coarse sea salt

pine nuts (, toasted)

lemon juice

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a medium bowl, toss together the olive oil, fennel and asparagus. After fully coated, season liberally with coarse sea salt and ground black pepper.

Remove mixture from the bowl to a rimmed baking sheet, leaving excess oil in the mixing bowl.

Roast for 12-14 minutes or until vegetables are soft and even a little crispy. Remove and set aside.

In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable stock over low heat, keep on low heat.

In a large skillet, melt the butter and add the onion over medium-low heat. Sauté until soft and fragrant, approximately 4 minutes.

Add the garlic, sauté another 2 minutes before adding the risotto rice. Toast rice grains to coat in butter and toast until lightly brown, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Add the soaked saffron threads and white wine, stirring well. Continue to cook on medium-low heat.

When liquid is gone and rice is dry, add 1 cup of the vegetable broth. Stir continuously until all is absorbed. Continue to add broth in 1 cup increments until gone and risotto is creamy and plump.

Stir in the lemon zest, salt, roasted vegetables, and toasted pine nuts. Right before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice over risotto.

If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

I love how flavorful this recipe is!  A new favorite addition at my house!

Gave this a try last night and it was really delicious! Super comforting and great flavours! I paired mine with green beans since I had them on hand.

Saffron is my favorite spice EVER so of course I had to make this risotto! I loved all the flavors and even added a little bit of parmesan to it which of course was so delicious! Thanks for another fabulous recipe!

My husband just went plant-based soI am on the lookout for all new recipes. This is perfect...thank you!!

This lemon saffron risotto made such a fabulous side to cod for our supper last night!

This was such a delicious dish that delivers! Easy, flavorful and hearty; my whole family loved it!

I can smell the aromas as I read this post! So many amazing and delicious flavors. Such a beautiful dish to enjoy all year round.

My husband and I love risotto and this recipe is so good! Love lemon and asparagus with the saffron flavors.

Looks like a comforting Meal Bowl bursting with flavors. I love that it is vegan too.

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Saffron Risotto laced with lemon and roasted asparagus and fennel. Perfect as a side dish or entree.

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